Account Manager

My client are a successful, specialised company within the construction industry and they are looking for a positive and proactive individual who can work on their own initiative as well as being as part of team.

You will be working with an enthusiastic team who enjoy what they do, working closely with the customer support team who generate create quotations of the sales team behalf and fulfill client orders.  

The first 2wks will involve an intensive training plan and you will be assigned a ‘buddy’ for general questions.  You will get to meet everyone in the business and we aim to provide a complete understanding of the business before you go about your individual role.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create a pipeline of opportunities
• Achieve activity and sales targets
• Proactively phone prospects to generate new business
• Deal with enquiries promptly and efficiently
• Upsell and cross-sell where possible
• Manage the complete sales process from lead generation to handover of orders to the operations team
• Analyse your sales performance and remain committed to personal development
• Provide excellent customer service

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Knowledge / experience in the construction industry
• Able to read and understand architect drawings and specifications
• Competent with ERP / CRM systems

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• 2yrs + experience in a similar role
• DIY / practical skills are essential to understand our customer
• Lead generation / prospecting experience
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & Outlook)
• Good communication skills - written and verbal
• Good numerical skills and commercial awareness
• Strong organisation and time management skills
• Personable, presentable and articulate
• Positive, proactive and punctual
• Accurate, with good attention to detail
• Interpersonal and team-working skills
• Full UK Driving Licence

HOLIDAYS & BENEFITS

• 5.6 weeks per annum (20 days plus 8 statutory bank holidays)
• Workplace pension
• Company laptop
• Working hours are 7.30am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday
• Salary OTE £38-40k.